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Tap Drill Chart for Number Screws

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This tap drill chart is for Number size taps. Both NC & NF

 

Drill size recommendations are for 70-75% thread height.

Drills produce a hole slightly larger then their normal size.

Size obtained will depend on drill style, condition etc.

 

You can find a easy to use formula for calculating Number

Tap drill sizes on our  Math Tricks Page


Tap Size

Tap Size & Pitch Drill Size Decimal Tap Size & Pitch Drill Size Decimal
0-80 3/64 .0469 6-32 # 36 .1065
1-64 # 53 .0595 6-40 # 33 .1130
1-72 # 53 .0595 8-32 # 29 .1360
2-56 # 50 .0700 8-36 # 29 .1360
2-64 # 50 .0700 10-24 # 26 .1470
3-48 # 47 .0785 10-32 # 21 .1590
3-56 # 46 .0810 12-24 # 16 .1770
4-40 # 43 .0890 12-28 # 15 .1800
4-48 #42 .0935      
5-40 # 38 .1015      
5-44 # 37 .1040      

Standard

Standard Metric Number Pipe



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